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4.0 out of 5 stars Sink Deep into the Soul-Deadening Illusions and Hates of a Hit Man, 26 Jun 2007

By	Professor Donald Mitchell "Jesus Makes Me a P... (Boston) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Sleeping with Strangers (MP3 CD)

Before deciding to read Sleeping with Strangers, be sure you realize that the book ends in a series of cliffhangers that will draw you into reading Waking with Enemies which will be available in August 2007: You're taking on a two-book commitment with a potential delay in between. If you want to skip the delay between books, put off reading Sleeping with Strangers until August. That's what I would have done if I'd realized that the two books share the same story line.

How does someone become a hit man? How do you become good at it? Why do you stick with it? What does it do to your personal life? What are the compensations? Who can you trust? How do you retire? If you're curious about any of those questions, Eric Jerome Dickey's story will intrigue you. Through a series of deft flashbacks, you'll find some startling answers. To make the perspective sharper, Mr. Dickey provides you with two hit men to compare and contrast.

Otherwise, the story has more psychological development than action. Those who are looking for a fast-paced story may be disappointed. After all, a book about hit men suggests at least the potential for lots of action.

If you look beyond the context of hit men, you'll find that the book is considerably more universal in its exploration of how we built up feelings and illusions that draw us into places and actions that aren't so good for us. You'll probably see yourself in the mirror before the book is over.

Naturally, Mr. Dickey has arranged to provide some of the provocative sexual interludes that are his trademark. If you like aspect of his books, you'll probably wish there were two or three more.

To me, the best part of the book came in the way that Mr. Dickey gently developed mysteries concerning the relationships among the characters and delayed revealing all of the backgrounds and motives as long as possible. As a result, you'll always feel a little off balance.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, 27 Oct 2007

By	A. Campbell "bookworm" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sleeping with Strangers (Gideon Trilogy 1) (Hardcover)

As I started to read this book I found myself unable to put it down. The book was easy to read. The story really came to life and I found myself watching the storyline unfold, as I was a bystander. Totally excellent!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sink Deep into the Soul-Deadening Illusions and Hates of a Hit Man, 26 Jun 2007

By	Professor Donald Mitchell "Jesus Makes Me a P... (Boston) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Sleeping with Strangers (Paperback)

Before deciding to read Sleeping with Strangers, be sure you realize that the book ends in a series of cliffhangers that will draw you into reading Waking with Enemies which will be available in August 2007: You're taking on a two-book commitment with a potential delay in between. If you want to skip the delay between books, put off reading Sleeping with Strangers until August. That's what I would have done if I'd realized that the two books share the same story line.

How does someone become a hit man? How do you become good at it? Why do you stick with it? What does it do to your personal life? What are the compensations? Who can you trust? How do you retire? If you're curious about any of those questions, Eric Jerome Dickey's story will intrigue you. Through a series of deft flashbacks, you'll find some startling answers. To make the perspective sharper, Mr. Dickey provides you with two hit men to compare and contrast.

Otherwise, the story has more psychological development than action. Those who are looking for a fast-paced story may be disappointed. After all, a book about hit men suggests at least the potential for lots of action.

If you look beyond the context of hit men, you'll find that the book is considerably more universal in its exploration of how we built up feelings and illusions that draw us into places and actions that aren't so good for us. You'll probably see yourself in the mirror before the book is over.

Naturally, Mr. Dickey has arranged to provide some of the provocative sexual interludes that are his trademark. If you like aspect of his books, you'll probably wish there were two or three more.

To me, the best part of the book came in the way that Mr. Dickey gently developed mysteries concerning the relationships among the characters and delayed revealing all of the backgrounds and motives as long as possible. As a result, you'll always feel a little off balance.

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4.0 out of 5 stars kept me hooked!
You must read the follow up also- to fid out what it's all about. It makes sense!!

Published 4 months ago by Ms. P. Doyles

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book !!
This Book was fantastic... Best to be followed on by "waking With Enemies" to Answer all the questions raised in the book. Its exciting Yet emotional.. Read more

Published 6 months ago by S. Grant

4.0 out of 5 stars A different direction?
EJD is a fantastic storyteller. He uses language and a style that fully captures the essence of his characters you can almost smell 'em! Read more

Published 18 months ago by AMJ

4.0 out of 5 stars Sink Deep into the Soul-Deadening Illusions and Hates of a Hit Man
Before deciding to read Sleeping with Strangers, be sure you realize that the book ends in a series of cliffhangers that will draw you into reading Waking with Enemies which will... Read more

Published on 27 Jun 2007 by Professor Donald Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars Sink Deep into the Soul-Deadening Illusions and Hates of a Hit Man
Before deciding to read Sleeping with Strangers, be sure you realize that the book ends in a series of cliffhangers that will draw you into reading Waking with Enemies which will... Read more

Published on 27 Jun 2007 by Professor Donald Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars Sink Deep into the Soul-Deadening Illusions and Hates of a Hit Man
Before deciding to read Sleeping with Strangers, be sure you realize that the book ends in a series of cliffhangers that will draw you into reading Waking with Enemies which will... Read more

Published on 26 Jun 2007 by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars So different
I would have given this book 10 stars. I am a huge EJD fan and this book did not leave me disappointed. It is dark and totally different to his other books. Read more

Published on 27 May 2007 by D. Robinson

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